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I-79 backed up from Harrison to Marion counties

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Traffic in the Harrison County portion of I-79 is being slowed mid-afternoon by a single vehicle accident.

Harrison County 911 reports a single vehicle accident involves injury and entrapment. Traffic is slow or at a total standstill in both directions near mile marker 127.

Southbound traffic is backed up to mile marker 132 in Marion County.

Four people are injured, but none of the injuries are considered serious.

The vehicle rolled over, according to Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny.

A reporter at the scene observed that there is precipitation in the area that could be causing slippery conditions on the roadway.





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